Hand embroidering-machine



(No Model.)

S. A. SOOFIELD.

- HAND EMBROIDERING MACHINE. No. 321,318. Patented June 30, 1885.

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SILAS ANDREW SCOFIELD, OF MORENOI, MICHIGAN.

HAND EMBROIDERING-M'ACHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 321,318, dated June 30, 1885.

Application filed December 1, 1884. (No mod- 1.)

make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters of reference marked thereon, which form part of this specification.

This invention relates to that class of devices known as hand embroidering-machines, and it consists, substantially, in the parts as constructed, and in the particular combinations to be hereinafter distinctly described, and pointed out in the claims.

The class of machines to which my invention is most nearly allied consists of two blocks, which are alternately caused to slide past each other, one of which bears at its outer end the needle by which the thread is carried, and the other carrying at its corresponding end a rigid loop-holder, the needle being first caused to penetrate the fabric on which the embroidering is to be done, and the loop-holder imme diately afterwards forced into the opening thus made, to hold the stitch and prevent its withdrawal until another or succeeding stitch is made, and so on.

In machines of the character described the blocks have heretofore been of certain constructions by which the necessary operation of moving them apart to the length of stitch to be made, and again bringing them together automatically, when permitted so to do by the operator, is attained, and some ingenuity has 0 been exercised in the construction of both the needle and loop-holder, by which the best practical results could be accomplished; but thus far many diiiiculties have been encountered which this invention is designed to overcome,

5 as will be seen from the following description.

Referring to the annexed drawings, Figure 1 represents a perspective view of the block, at the outer end of which the needle is car- 5o ried; and Fig. 2 indicates a like view of the corresponding block, which carries the loopholder. Fig. 3 indicates a view in section of the outer ends of the blocks as when placed or held together for operation, and Fig. 4 represents a detail perspective to more clearly indicate the construction of certain parts.

Reference being had to the several parts by the letters marked thereon, A. represents the block, which carries at its outer end the needle a, and 13 represents the block which carries at its corresponding end the rigid loopholder 12. The two blocks are held together by a rubber, spring, or other suitable elastic connection, 0, (shown in each of the first two figures as broken away,) and on their corresponding or contiguous edges they are formed, thefirst with a longitudinal channel or groove, a, and the second with a corresponding tongue, a, the channel or groove in the one being provided with a pin or projection, 12, which plays in a space or division, 0, in the tongue at", by which the movement of the blocks past each other is limited. The tongue at, at near the outer end of the block on which it is formed, terminates by slanting off flush with the surface of the inner longitudinal edge of said block, as shown at d, Fig. 2, the purpose of which will be described hereinafter.

The needle is secured to the block A, near its outer end in the groove a, in such manner as to be brought about even or flush with the surface of its inner edge.

Both of the blocks may, if desired, be provided with ornamentally-headed pins 0 0, by which the appearance of the blocks or complete machine will be rendered fancy and attractive.

Referring more particularly to the con-- struction of the loopholder, it consists of a fiat and rigid strip of metal, which is bent to conform to the incline at the upper termination of the tongue in, as shown at d, and is secured to said tongue by a screw, rivet, or in any suitable manner. The longer extremity of this loop-holder, a portion of which pro jects outwardly from the outer end of the block 13, is preferably made flush with the surface of the inner side or edge of said block, as shown. The outer end or edge of this loop-holder is slightly concave, as shown, by which the thread or strand will be more readily caught and retained in the opening made by the needle.

Directing attention to the needle, as constructed, it will be seen to consist of a metal piece sharpened or pointed at its outer end, andhaving at a suitable distance from the point an eye or opening, in which the thread is inserted. Thelower end of this needle is formed beveled or inclined, as at e, and its inner side is formed for a portion of its length with a channel or groove for the reception of the loop-holder, having to each edge an upwardly-projecting flange, while its outer side or surface is similarly grooved or channeled, by which, when the needle is forced through the fabric the thread or strand will be made to enter its side, and thus not increase the size of the incision or opening made in the fabric by the needle. This recess in the outer surface of the needle likewise assists to guide the thread or strand to the eye in the threading operation. This needle-eye is beveled on its surrounding edge from each side of the nee- ,dle, which also facilitates in a great measure the insertion of the edge of the thread.

The described construction of both the needle and loop-holder renders them of the greatest degree of strength, and their joint operation most perfect.

The following is a description of the easiest and best mode of operation of the several parts constituting the machine: The needle is first forced through the fabric, and the loop-holder immediately inserted into the opening made thereby. Simultaneously with the insertion of the loop-holder the block which carries the needle is drawn backward, to enable the spacing and taking of the next succeeding stitch. In the movement of the blocks back and forth past each other the loop-holder is guided in the side of the needle, and the inclined bottom end, e, of the needle rides or slides upon the corresponding incline, 01, formed with theloopholder in its conformity to the end or extremity of the tongue a of the block B, and thus is the needle separated or forced apart from the loop-holder to an extent of space equal to the degree of the height or projection of the tongue from the block on which it is formed.

The elastic connection. between the two blocks keeps them together, and it may be added that when the machine is not in use it has the appearance of two corresponding and loop-holder having also a somewhat like resemblance to each other.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, 1s-

1. In an embroidering-machine, the combination, with the sliding blocks A B, of a needle and loop-holder attached, respectively, to the outer ends of said blocks, the needle being formed on one side for the reception of the loop-holder and on its opposite side with a channel or groove, substantially as described.

2. The combination of the block A, provided with the groove a and pin 1), and the needle a, having bevel .e, the block B, formed with the tongue a", inclined at its upper extremity, as at d, and separated or divided, as at c, and the loop-holder secured to the block and bent to conform to said incline (1, substantially as described. a

3. The combination, with the blocks A and B, formed with the corresponding tongue and groove, of the needle a, formed in each of its sides with a recess or channel, and provided with the eye having beveled edge, and the loop-holder 1), adapted to work in the side of the needle, substantially as described.

4. In an embroidering-machine, the combination, with the sliding blocks carrying at their outer ends a needle and loop-holder, of an elastic connection acting to draw said blocks together, substantially as and in the manner described.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I afiix my signature in presence of two witnesses. V

SILAS ANDREW SGOFIELD.

Witnesses:

J AMES INVERARITY, FRED W. 000K. 

